ROCKINGHAM BOSS LOOKS FORWARD TO BTCC RACE DATE
Rockingham’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship
fixture on 22 April will provide the public with a bill of
top-class entertainment, according to the circuit’s
boss.
Chairman Len O’Hagan says that after a four-year absence
his circuit is eager to welcome back the BTCC – Britain’s
biggest motor racing series – and already the signs
are that its race day will be a huge hit with the public.
O’Hagan said: “We are delighted to have touring
cars back at our revitalised circuit for an exciting season-opener
to the racing calendar at Rockingham.
“Our unique track lay-out, great facilities and panoramic
views of the circuit proved a great hit with the drivers,
teams, sponsors and motor racing fans alike in 2003.
“We know it was a popular decision for the series to
return to Rockingham this season. This was reinforced by the
response we had from the media and public who attended the
official launch of the BTCC season in March.”
Jason Plato (Oxford), driving for the local-to-Rockingham,
Northampton-based team SEAT Sport UK team currently leads
the BTCC points standing from reigning champion Matt Neal
(Droitwich), in his Team Halfords Honda Civic, with Colin
Turkington (Portadown) third in his Team RAC BMW. A field
of 26 cars is entered for Rockingham’s three BTCC rounds
that will receive live television coverage on ITV.
Also of local interest is Northampton’s BTCC star Nick
Leason, in his BTC Racing team’s Lexus.
In addition to the three BTCC rounds, there will be eight
more races from the high-profile supporting championships
from BMW, Porsche, Renault and SEAT.
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